policy toward China that allowed a nation to trade in any other nation's sphere of influence (1899)

armstice

truce; an agreement to stop fighting

The U.S.S. Maine

American battleship that blew up in Cuba, and ultimately started the Spanish - American War of 1898 ("To hell with Spain! Remember the Maine!")

The Platt Amendment

An amendment that stated the U.S. must approve all Cuban treaties with other nations. It also allowed the U.S. to intervene in Cuba to preserve "peace" and "order". U.S. retained naval bases in Cuba.

"Big Stick" Diplomacy (Long Definition)

Diplomatic policy developed by T.R where the "big stick" symbolizes his power and readiness to use military force if necessary. It is a way of intimidating countries without actually harming them and was the basis of U.S. imperialistic foreign policy. OR: America is like a police force in the Western Hemisphere that will use violence if necessary but hopes to only intimidate other countries to stay away from their land or "territory".

Dollar Diplomacy

President Taft's policy of linking American business interests to diplomatic interests abroad. Spreading American influence/control through economics.

Moral Diplomacy

President Wilson's policy to condemn imperialism - To spread democracy, and promote peace.

Monroe Doctrine

An American foreign policy opposing interference in the Western hemisphere (or the "Americas") from outside powers

Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine

Roosevelt's 1904 extension of the Monroe Doctrine, stating that the United States has the right to protect its economic interests in South And Central America by using military force, OR: Addition to the Monroe Doctrine asserting America's right to intervene in Latin American affairs

protectorate

Nation whose independence is limited by the control of a more powerful country, OR , a state, territory, or nation partly controlled by (but not a possession of) a stronger state/country but autonomous in internal affairs